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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theology and religious vocations was ranked #26 in the country. In fact 27,459 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for theology and religious vocations students working on their master’s degree. HUC - JIR is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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#2

Drew University

Madison, NJ

The excellent master’s degree programs at Drew University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Drew is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Madison.

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Out of the 13 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Westminster Theological Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Glenside, Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Out of the 13 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Catholic University of America landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Union Theological Seminary is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their master’s degree. Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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Princeton Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theology and religious vocations students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#7

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

Lancaster Bible College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theology and religious vocations students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary’s University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. The Mount is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Emmitsburg.

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#9

Northeastern Seminary

Rochester, NY

Northeastern Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theology and religious vocations students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Northeastern Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.

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#10

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

Clarks Summit University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Abington Township.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology and religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 284
Pennsylvania 1,146
New York 1,145
Maryland 71
District of Columbia 340

Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166
Sacred Music 554
Religious Institution Administration and Law 35

Majors Similar to Theology & Religious Vocations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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